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NY S04344
Bill
Status
3/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
Alessandra Biaggi
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AI Summary
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Replaces complex, variable contribution limits based on enrolled voters with flat contribution limits of $7,000 for primary elections and $11,000 for general elections for all state offices.
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Eliminates previous tiered limits that varied by office type (mayor, state senator, assembly member, etc.) and district voter population calculations.
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Applies uniform $7,000 primary and $11,000 general election limits to both statewide elections and other elections for party position or public office.
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment, allowing contributions received before the effective date to be retained and expended without legal violation.
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Requires the state board of elections to notify all candidates and political committees of the new contribution limits within 30 days of the law's enactment.
Legislative Description
Provides that no contributor may make a contribution to any candidate or political committee and no candidate or political committee may accept any contribution from any contributor which is greater than the amount of seven thousand dollars for a primary election and greater than the amount of eleven thousand dollars for a general election.
Last Action
REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
1/8/2020